Hi all. Futu Online eBay store have got a new coupon which makes this deal slightly cheaper than the previous one. The 2019 Shield TV versions have just been announced and released in the US but for people who don't care about that, this is a great deal!
Enjoy!
It's not, read the OP
Considering the new one doesn't exist in Australia and won't release here till early next year…. Regardless apart from the uoscaling it's a bit of a disappointing upgrade.
A couple things more then just upscaling
Tegra X1+ SoC, Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos audio, AI-powered upscale algorithm.
https://www.anandtech.com/show/15040/nvidia-reveals-new-shie…
Also an updated remote.
Have you watched reviews? The performance gain is virtually non existent.
I already mentioned the upscaling.
It's essentially a 4yo device.
@asa79: For a $300 4yo device, the new model is a lemon. The Tube version can't even support 64 bit apps either.
Many reviewers suggested to get this model (with controller too) instead.
there is no point buying this
now that we know there is an updated model
you are just wasting your money if you buy it now..
Did anyone get the free Netflix card from the last time this was posted?
Yes, took about 3 weeks all up though.
I haven't got mine yet, did you have to contact them?
I did yes, got sent a few days later. Also, check your spam folder because the email went there first.
Does the old one support HDR10/Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?
No. Atmos is only supported in Plex.
$246.40 for a 4.5 year old android box. OK!
Yeh, unfortunately there is just very little competition for this box. NVIDIA, as always when there is no challengers they keep exorbitant prices and intentionally delay improving hardware.
Needs another serious competitor in this space
Spot on. Unfortunately Android TV isn't getting the traction it should, so I can't see the situation changing.
Regardless the Shield is a great device, amazing for emulation too.
what emulation does it support?
just get a wii u or pc for the emulation
as for movie playback
just get an android box, pi 4 or a pc
@pinkybrain: So earlier you've suggested to buy the new model, but now you suggest a pi for movies?
OK….
The Shield is highly regarded as an emulation device, doesn't require it to be modified either, a wii u is an awful comparison. And not everyone wants a pc in the living room. Let alone this uses little power.
@scuderiarmani: no I said if people are considering buying this shield model
then better to wait for the updated model since you are just wasting money buying it now since this is not exactly cheap price..
you should read the context to what comments were replied to.
But I was also giving alternative suggestions since you are saying to buy the shield since it is great for emulations and video playback
etc..
If you buy a second hand wii u (for emulations) or one of those dell 9020 (can get emulation + video playback)
you would still end up cheaper than this shield.
Wii u is not awful comparison,
it is easy to hack it and can play wii u + wii games as well..
and is consider a really good console for emulators..
@pinkybrain: You clearly have nfi about the Shields ability as an emulation device, I'm not getting in another dumb conversation with you again.
@pinkybrain: Don't get a car.
just get a bike for the wheels
and as for radio, just hire a band to follow you around.
and as for the aircon, just make ice scultpures and sit on them.
Apparently the 2015 / 2017 Shields will be getting the new "Match Content Frame Rate" feature, but AFAIK all of the other new stuff can only be found on the new models:
Is that Plex app already available on the new model? I'd like to see how it handles lower quality sources.
I think that'll be the most useful feature, depending on how well it works with downloaded media. Most of the gains I saw with reasonable sources are often minimal unless zoomed in. However YouTube compression could hide its real benefits.
I have owned the shield for a few months now and I would recommend using Kodi over plex.
I have used plex many of years and the transcoding sucks compared to Kodi.
Also its better at playing from google drive than plex.
Check out the Titan Bingie Skin (pretty much turns kodi into your personal Netflix)
I love Kodi, and Matt Huismans add-ons have transformed it (especially Foxtel Go and Kayo):
…however, Plex has some advantages when it comes to fine user control, parental controls, and remote sharing.
Also, I don't remember having to ever transcode anything when using Kodi or Plex on the Shield?
can I use it for playing back 3D movies through a 3D projector? I heard that, 120HZ video and HDMI 1.4 ect are required, but I am not a tech person. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Doesnt look to be the new one?